Streetlight conversions to LEDs continue throughout the country

Cities across the country have found monetary, energy and sustainability savings in converting existing streetlights to LED bulbs. The trend in streetlight conversions continues across the country. Greer, S.C., recently replaced 128 high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights with LED lights in Greer Station, its historic downtown district, the Spartanburg Herald-Journal reports. The upgrade is expected to save about $5,000 per year in operations costs. “The difference is very noticeable," Greer City Administrator Ed Driggers said in a statement. “City residents and visitors will be excited to know that this is simply the first step of beautification and infrastructure improvements in Greer Station in keeping with the community master plan.”